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Lemon Crinkle Cookies
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Instructions
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In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, add the sugar and lemon zest. Rub them together with your fingers until the it resembles wet sand and the zest smells aromatic. Whisk in the lemon juice, oil, egg, and vanilla until fully combined.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Do not over-mix!
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Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for at least one hour or overnight.
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When ready to bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and roll in the powdered sugar.
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Place cookie dough on the prepared baking sheet spaced 1 inch apart.
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Bake the cookies for about 8-10 minutes or until puffed up and cracked.
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Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before removing.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Zest Before Juicing 🍋Always zest your lemons before cutting and juicing them—the zest adds concentrated flavor and aromatic oils that juice alone cannot provide, elevating the brightness of your cookies.
- Chill Dough for Perfect Crinkles ❄️Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling in powdered sugar; this prevents spreading and creates those signature deep crinkles as the cookie bakes and expands.
- Double-Coat the Powdered Sugar 🤍Roll each ball in powdered sugar, let it sit for 2 minutes, then roll again for a thicker, more dramatic crinkle effect that won't completely disappear during baking.
- Use Fresh Lemon Juice Over Bottled 💧Fresh-squeezed lemon juice has superior flavor complexity and acidity compared to bottled versions, making a noticeable difference in the cookie's brightness and taste profile.
- Don't Overmix the Batter 🥄Mix only until ingredients are just combined—overmixing develops gluten and creates tough, dense cookies instead of the tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture these crinkles are known for.
Recipe Facts
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Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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